The 40 MW biomass project developed by Fuentes Renovables de Energia SA (FRESA) in the province of Corrientes in Argentina is nearing completion.
The USD60 million project features a turbogenerator, boiler, biomass storage silo, transformer station and auxiliary equipment. The facility will use chips, sawdust, pine and eucalyptus bark and biomass from dry wood and forest materials that currently do not have industrial use as feedstock to generate power.
FRESA is a company composed of Grupo Benicio and Grupo Insud.
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January 31, 2019
Canadian Solar secured financing for its 100 MWp Cafayate solar project
Canadian Solar has closed a US$50 million non-recourse loan financing for its 100.1 MW Cafayate solar photovoltaic plant in Argentina. The project financing was arranged by the D...
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January 18, 2019
28 MW wind project in Argentina starts commercial operation
The 28.35 MW Chubut Norte I Wind Farm located in the town of Puerto Madryn, has been inaugurated. The wind park was awarded by the Secretary of Energy through the RenovAr 1 Program. It has 8 wind tur...
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January 08, 2019
Tender launched for Portezuelo del viento hydropower PPP project in Mendoza
The Government of Argentina through the Ministry of the Interior, Public Works and Housing has launched tender for the development of the 210 MW Portezuelo del viento hydropower project. The fa...
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December 29, 2018
Mitsui & Co agrees to acquire 34% stakes in Viento Los Hercules wind project from Total Eren
Mitsui & Co has reached an agreement with Total Eren for the sale of its 34% stakes in the 97.2 MW Viento Los Hercules wind park located in Santa Cruz, Argentina. The US$220 million pr...
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December 21, 2018
Genneia SA puts 3 renewable power plants in operation in Argentina
Genneia SA has successfully put 3 renewable power plants in Argentina into operation. The facilities that were connected to the national grid are the following: 25 MW Ullum N1 photovoltaic solar pr...
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